H2617

H2617. H2617a חֶ֫סֶד goodness, kindness I. . of man: 1. . kindness of men toward men, in doing favours and benefits
2. . kindness (especially as extended to the lowly, needy and miserable), mercy
3. . (rarely) affection of Isr. to י׳, love to God, piety
4. . lovely appearance

II. . of God: kindness, lovingkindness in condescending to the needs of his creatures.
H2617b חֶ֫סֶד shame, reproach